LINX SOFTWARE SUITE

MODULAR SOFTWARE PLATFORM FOR HMI SYSTEMS

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Data Engine

CODESYS

UX Designer

Fieldbus access

Custommodule(s)

EnterpriseConnect

Smart Connect

LinX Software Suite is an open and modular Software Application platform based on Linux and Qt. The platform runs on all CrossControl display and controller products with advanced ARM or x86 cores, covering displays in the size range 5’’ to 15’’.

Through its modularity, the platform can be used to achieve basic HMI and machine control functionality as well as advanced operational support features - e.g. telematics, wireless applications, video system, GPS positioning applications and integration of Smart devices.

With LinX Software Suite you have a platform for realizing multifunctional equipment HMI and control systems without limitations.

LinXsoftware suite

LINX SOFTWARE SUITEOpen and modular software platform for all aspects of Human-Machine interaction.

Data Engine is the key module for achieving the open and scalable architecture of LinX Software Suite. It efficiently handles routing of communication inside the system and makes all signals available to the different application modules. With open and documented interfaces, Data Engine integrates the application modules to form a versatile software platform.

UX Designer is the LinX application module for advanced user interfaces, prepackaged with a set of graphical components for machine interaction. Components are easily configured with a look'n'feel and functionality to fit a specific machine application. With the Qt/QML tool box and hardware acceleration in CCpilot displays you have the means to create a premium user experience. UX Designer also features a full-blown C++ environment, enabling integration of your legacy software and providing the freedom that software developers expect from a modern UX design framework.

Smart Connect is a LinX application module for easy integration of Smart devices in your equipment control system. With Smart Connect you use Qt/QML to easily create custom made apps for smart phones and tablets. Apps connect to the vehicle system and can provide a range of value-adding functions, like a remote GUI app, “My equipment” app, Service Technician app etc. You use the same tools, the same knowledge and the same graphics and software assets as you use for creating the in-cab display GUI. With Smart Connect you can build and deploy apps for iOS, Android and Windows.

Enterprise Connect is a complete Telematics system, with on-board data collection, GNSS positioning, wireless communication, cloud hosting and back-office web clients for big data analysis and reporting. Unlike other telematics solutions, Enterprise Connect is seamlessly integrated with the vehicle control and HMI system. The on-board software module - a soft telematics controller – can access all signals in the system via the LinX Data Engine. By simple configuration you set up which signals to monitor, under which conditions to send data etc.

Data Engine

UX Designer

Custommodule(s)

EnterpriseConnect

Smart Connect

CODESYS is a state-of-the-art soft PLC application module in LinX Software Suite. CODESYS provides a fieldbus network infrastructure out-of-the-box, e.g. for CANopen and J1939. It features a powerful environment for developing control logics where you can choose between 6 different PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3). And it comes with a module for fast realization of GUIs. Combined, these features give you a powerful framework for fast realization of a complete control and HMI system.

Fieldbus Access is a LinX module for fieldbus management with J1939 and CANopen available out-of-the-box. With Fieldbus Access you can shortcut the low-level complexity around fieldbuses and focus your resources

on value-adding application development. By easy configuration you set up the fieldbus you want to use and the signals and bus specific diagnostics to access and apply. For J1939 you just drag and drop the needed signals from the signal database and then they are available for the other LinX modules.

Custom modules with proprietary software, 3rd party software or software from code generation tools can be integrated with LinX via the Data Engine. Its efficient management of communication and signals makes integration easy, enabling a totally integrated HMI system, with your legacy software included.

"Choose from a range of software application modules to realize your

total HMI system"

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CODESYS

UX Designer

Fieldbus access

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LINX SOFTWARE SUITE OVERVIEWPlatform overview

• Open, modular and hardware independant Software application platform based on Linux/Qt

• Runs on all CrossControl display and controller products with advanced ARM or x86 cores

• Runs on CCpilot displays in the size range 5’’ to 15’’ – enables software re-use between different display programs

• Preconfigured project templates for CCpilot displays• Enables setup of HMI systems in vehicle network systems

with minimal coding skills

• Supports advanced programming in C/C++• Intel x86 compiler: Linux/gcc• ARM compiler: Linux/gcc• System requirements – developers machine - Windows (min. Windows XP) - 2 GB of RAM - 2 GHz of faster CPU - 6 GB disk space• Development environment, examples and other

documentation available on support.crosscontrol.com

Application modules overviewUX Designer• Support for scalable widgets• Fully customizable graphics• Choose between QtWidgets and QML/QtQuick2• CSS support• Localization and Multilanguage• Modern features like alpha blending, antialiasing,

animations, transitions and OpenGL• Hardware accelerated graphics with QML• Support for multiple interaction technologies, touch,

keyboard and pointing devices• Analog and IP video• Full featured C++ compiler and debugger• QtCreator used as development tool

CODESYS• CODESYS 3.5.x• SoftPLC fully compliant with IEC 61131-3• Support for I/O access• Integrated fieldbus communication• Complete PLC application development and

debugging capabilities

Data Engine• Internal communication with content independent

signal interface• Open API for adding custom software components;

e.g. proprietary software• Debug application on signal level

Fieldbus Access• CAN data access made available by configurator as

QtCreator plugin• CANopen support (coming soon)• J1939 support with drag’n’drop from built-in signal

database• Raw CAN communication support

Smart Connect• Make apps for iOS, Android and Windows – both

phones and tablets• Preconfigured to connect to control system, via Data

Engine• QtCreator with templates already prepared to build

connected apps

Enterprise Connect• Full blown telematics solution – on-board data

collection, GNSS positioning, wireless communication, cloud hosting and back-office web clients

• Soft telematics controller - configure which vehicle data should be sent to cloud and when

• Standard web report package included• Cloud hosting included• SIM card management included